417 First Fit

"Alessi, block the Hedfeld of the Sauber team behind and let the fly overtake."

Cord gave the order of the convoy, and his tone was full of helplessness.

To be honest, compared to the strength of Ferrari's top teams, the Prost team can be said to be quite "weak", and there are almost no strong orders, leaving the drivers to choose for themselves.

Even last season, when the team was so lax that they didn't even have basic discipline, it was a bit surprising that two of the team's official drivers were able to fight in the lounge, and more than once.

If it were to be another team, it would be estimated that these two drivers would have to pack up their things at the end of the season, which would be a team cancer.

But from start to finish, the Prost team has not issued a formal punishment other than a verbal warning.

Because of the situation of the team at that time, it had reached the point where there was no tomorrow today, and it was a question of whether or not they could participate in the new F1 season. If Prost chooses to impose a tough penalty at this time, and neither driver renews his contract as a result, then there will be no driver in the new season this year.

Based on this background, Prost could only let it go, and chose Zhang Yifei, who was still a junior driver, to come to the team to fill the position, which can be regarded as a post-recruitment in advance.

Some things are already habitual, and it's a bit difficult to change. Although the atmosphere of the team has swept away the decadence of the new season, the strong position of the drivers has not changed much.

Not to mention a French veteran like Alessi, many times he still goes his own way, even a newcomer like Zhang Yifei, the team has given him considerable autonomy.

So let Alessi, who is accustomed to making independent decisions, do the wingman control of the down-speed car, with his stubborn and proud character, he really won't necessarily obey the team's instructions, which is also one of the reasons for Cod's helplessness.

Sure enough, when Cord gave the convoy command, no sound came back from the headphones. Alessi didn't obey with certainty, nor did she refuse outright, as if she hadn't heard the team's instructions at all.

In the team's radio band, everyone can hear this command, including Zhang Yifei, who is looking for an opportunity to overtake Heidenfeld on the track.

When he heard this command, he was actually very surprised in his heart. Zhang Yifei did not expect the team to issue such an order to let Alessi perform the task of wingman and block Heidefeld, so that he could complete the overtaking.

Although this is also a blocking instruction issued by the team, it is not the same concept as Schumacher Jr.'s blocking behavior.

Schumacher Jr. was unable to improve his speed anyway because of a car failure, so he simply "borrowed flowers to offer Buddha" and made a cameo as a wingman, so as to maximize the interests of the team and sell Montoya a favor.

Alessi's situation was completely different now, he had already gone some distance from Heidfeldra and ran to the front.

At this time, Alessi has the opportunity to hit a higher position, or even the top six points. If Alessi were to stop Heidfeld, he would undoubtedly be sacrificing his lap time and profits, and it would be pure wingmanship.

Before on the team's winter training track, Zhang Yifei actually had a bet with Alessi, whoever loses will become the opponent's wingman, so as to avoid disputes on the track and get the absolute surrender of the other party at the critical moment.

The reason why Zhang Yifei gambled so much was that he knew the story between Alessy and Heatfield, and he didn't want to repeat the mistakes himself, so he focused on the infighting in the team.

So even if he wins, Zhang Yifei doesn't treat Alessi as a wingman at all, and what results can be run on the track are all based on their own abilities and don't need each other's help.

This concept of "fighting alone" has always been implemented in Zhang Yifei's professional schedule, until he was stopped by Schumacher Jr., which allowed him to see what teamwork on the F1 track is.

Sometimes the right combination will maximize the benefits of both the driver and the team. It's just that now this kind of thing that benefits him unilaterally, will Alessi be willing to do it?

Zhang Yifei actually didn't have much hope, after all, Alessi's own personality was a relatively strong person, and he would not be willing to become a wingman.

It's better to rely on others than on yourself, Zhang Yifei left the team instructions behind, and his attention was once again on Heidefeld in front, he wanted to seek an opportunity to overtake!

In the team's P room, after waiting for a few seconds, he still didn't receive feedback from Alessi, and Prost's face was a little unsightly.

As the founder and owner of the team, the team's performance and interests are the foundation of his first guarantee. With the current strength of the Prost team, it is unrealistic to have both drivers finish in the top six points, and only one driver can be sacrificed to earn points for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Previously, the team had no hope and Prost could have left the drivers to his knees, but this year's new season, the team opened with points and has already shown a strong competitiveness.

In this situation, Prost did not allow any other drivers to challenge his authority.

He intends to give Alessi another team order, and if Alessi still does not respond or refuses, the next race in the Brazilian Grand Prix, the driver will not have the name Alessi, and will be replaced by third driver Sebastien Boerdais!

Seeing Prost raise his hand and prepare to press the red call button on the headset, the atmosphere in room P instantly became tense. The driver members on the scene all saw the change in Prost's face, this is the first time in the past year or so that Prost has shown his momentum and authority!

The four-time F1 champion ruled an era with Senna, and after retiring, he single-handedly built a French team.

All kinds of brilliant deeds are reminding others that Prost may have been easier to talk to before, but definitely don't treat him as a good person. When it really comes time to show authority, Prost will let his employees see the other side of his "decisive killing" as he did when he was dominant on the track.

Just when everyone thought that the conflict was about to break out, Alessi's voice came from the headset, and he replied with great simplicity.

"I'm going to stop Heidfield."

Alessi's indifference could be heard in his tone, and one could imagine his dissatisfaction with the team's commands. But in the end, he chose to let go of his veteran pride and become a wingman for the newcomers to the track, completely acknowledging his identity as the No. 2 driver.

The most fundamental reason for this, in addition to the team's instructions, is that Zhang Yifei's strength and performance have been recognized by Alessi. Otherwise, even if he is terminated and hidden by the team, he will never be a rookie as a wingman!

Alessi agreed?

Hearing his answer, Zhang Yifei's surprise in his heart exceeded the wingman instructions issued by the team.

Although Zhang Yifei and Alessi do not have a deep friendship, to be precise, they have no friendship, and even because of the dispute between the No. 1 driver, the two were still enemies.

But as a fellow F1 driver, Alesi also came to the team's headquarters during the winter break and practiced driving simulators as crazy as himself. From this point, it can be seen that the French veteran still has his own heart and pride!

Not to mention the contact later, Zhang Yifei can feel Alessi's stubbornness and conceit, just such a person, is he really willing to carry out the wingman's orders?

Soon, the question in Zhang Yifei's heart was answered by the blue Prost car that appeared in front of the track.

Alessi carried out the team's blocking command, he slowed down and blocked in front of Heidfeld, and began to press the car, so that Zhang Yifei could take the opportunity to overtake.

Seeing Alessi's car suddenly appear in front of him and slow down to crush the car, Heidfeld instantly understood the meaning behind his move.

It's just that the surprise in his heart at this moment can be described beyond words. Anyway, Heidefield also spent a year with Alessy and fought an "old teammate" who didn't know how many fights. He still knows Alesi relatively well, and this kind of selfish and powerful person will become the wingman of the new Chinese people?

If it weren't for the fact that the facts were already in front of him, Heidfeld would have thought he was dazzled!

"Alessi, hold Heidfeld's lane."

"Fly, take the opportunity to overtake."

The team's coordination instructions began to be issued continuously, and they also knew the embarrassment between Zhang Yifei and Alessi, and the two of them did not communicate on any track.

In order to complete the overtaking more smoothly, Henry had to act as a microphone to help Zhang Yifei connect with Alessi in order to complete the overtaking more smoothly.

In fact, there is no need for Henry to say these things, the track veteran Alessi, he also understands what he should do.

I saw him tap the brake to slow down, and then stubbornly block in front of Heidefeld, while grabbing a better cornering tangent, so that Heidefeld "had no way out" and could only be forced to slow down.

"Disgusting Frenchman, wasn't he very arrogant last season? Now reduced to the wingman of China's newcomers? ”

Faced with Alessi's block, the angry Heidfeld gritted his teeth and said a word.

In Heidefeld's impression, Alessy was quite arrogant and had a typical French arrogance! He is absolutely unwilling to become a wingman, let alone a wingman of a newcomer in China, is Alessi taking the wrong medicine?

Before he could figure out what was going on, a blue shadow of the rider overtook him at breakneck speed.

Originally, Zhang Yifei's strength was not weaker than that of Heidefeld, but now with Alessi's blocking car, if he can't surpass it for the first time, he really doesn't deserve to have a wingman to block the car for himself!

Seeing Zhang Yifei take the opportunity to overtake, Alessi was still in front of him to press the car, new hatred and old hatred surged into Heidfeld's heart, a hideous expression appeared on his face, and then stepped on the accelerator!

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